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Find TB. Treat TB. Working Together to Eliminate TB.
World TB Day is observed on March 24, commemorating the date in 1882 when Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This annual event raises awareness about TB-related problems and solutions and supports worldwide TB-control efforts. Learn more about ways CDC and its partners work together to stop TB and how you can get involved.

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